RIC VII Rome 2 Licinius obverse, Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right Obverse
RIC VII Rome 2 Licinius reverse, Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across right shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and... Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC VII Rome 2
Ruler
Licinius
Denomination
AE2
Date
313 AD
Mint
Rome
Metal
Bronze
Weight
3.66g
Diameter
20mm
Die Axis
6 h
Portrait Type
laureate
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG

Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI

Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across right shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand

About This Type

This RIC VII Rome 2 is an ae2 of Licinius (313 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across right shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 3.66g, 20mm diameter.

About the AE2

AE2 is a modern size classification for late Roman bronze coins measuring 21–25mm in diameter. This class includes the reduced folles and nummi of the Constantinian and Valentinianic periods. The classification is widely used in RIC and dealer catalogs when the ancient denomination name is debated.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC VII Rome 2?
RIC VII Rome 2 is a Bronze AE2 of Licinius (313 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC VII Rome 2.
How do you identify RIC VII Rome 2?
The obverse depicts Bust of Constantine I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CONSTANTINVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Sol, radiate, chlamys draped across right shoulder, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand with the inscription SOLI INV-I-CTO COMITI. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC VII Rome 2?
RIC VII Rome 2 was struck in Bronze, standard weight 3.66g, diameter 20mm, die axis 6 h, struck.

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